What's the difference between unct and unction?

Unct


Definition:

Example Sentences:

  • (1) This seeming dissociation obtained by demonstration of physical dependence in the absence of tolerance to etorphine has its basis in the UNCT phenomenon.
  • (2) The phenomenon of unidirectional non-cross tolerance (UNCT) to etorphine was observed in adult male rats tolerant to morphine.
  • (3) The purpose of our analysis was to compare the prognostic value of CT node density with that of the following factors: age, T and N categories, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status, tumor site, histopathologic type of disease [squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) or undifferentiated carcinoma of nasopharyngeal type (UNCT)], and type of local-regional treatment.

Unction


Definition:

  • (n.) The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, mercurial unction.
  • (n.) That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment; hence, anything soothing or lenitive.
  • (n.) Divine or sanctifying grace.
  • (n.) That quality in language, address, or the like, which excites emotion; especially, strong devotion; religious fervor and tenderness; sometimes, a simulated, factitious, or unnatural fervor.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The loss of physical unctions is comparable to that in the case of paraplegia.
  • (2) It is suggested that the intermitochondrial unctions may well represent elaborate forms of interaction between organelles in order to enhance metabolic efficiency in times of stress.